Scientific Computing Software Engineer – TS Clearance Required

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Scientific Computing Software Engineer transforming advanced signal and image processing algorithms into efficient software. Collaborating with scientists and engineers on technical projects in national security.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeNorthridge • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with scientists and engineers to transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust and efficient software suitable for operational use.
Practice sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices.
Assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified candidates will have a college degree in a scientific discipline or in Computer Science with a focus on scientific computing
Must have an active TS security clearance.
Demonstrated exposure to college level physics, math, and/or signal and image processing techniques
Clear desire and interest in work on scientific projects and to learn physics, math, and signal processing
Strong programming skills in Python, including scientific Python libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas
Strong programming skills in C or C++
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Continuing Education Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonCC++numpyscipypandassignal processingimage processingsoftware developmentalgorithm performance assessment

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationintellectual curiositycontinuous learningcollaborationability to work with minimal supervisiondesire to learn

Certifications

TS security clearance